Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat.
From a 9-year-old girl to an 88-year-old woman, community members from near and far took the plunge at the WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge event … Read morePhotos: 'Best ever' Polar Bear Plunge brings large crowd to WinterFest event
BOONE — The Watauga High School Pioneer Playmakers are raising money for their trip to the Southeastern Theatre Conference Secondary School Pl… Read morePioneer Playmakers fundraising for theater trip, group recognized by Boone Town Council
BOONE — The cause of the Tuesday night structure fire in Boone has been identified. Read moreCause of Tuesday night structure fire in Boone identified
BOONE — The Watauga High School swim team collectively broke eight conference records on Wednesday, Jan. 25, on the way to sweeping first plac… Read morePioneer swimmers break eight conference records in resounding NWC tournament win
FOSCOE — The unmistakable red building formerly known as the Foscoe Country Store and Taylor’s Country Store is getting a new breath of life. Read moreCommunity staple to get another life
BOONE — An ordinance protecting residents from discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity and other marginalized identi… Read moreBoone Town Council passes nondiscrimination ordinance
BOONE — Watauga High School's 21st Annual Empty Bowls event is welcoming community members on March 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Read more21st Annual Empty Bowls fundraising event to take place March 18
HIGH COUNTRY — After 32 years of hard work, community outreach and outstanding service, Karen Powell has retired from SkyLine/SkyBest. Read morePowell retires from SkyLine after 32 years of service
The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Read morePolice reports
FLEETWOOD — A small earthquake was reported in the neighboring community of Fleetwood at approximately 4:09 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Read moreSmall earthquake reported in neighboring Fleetwood
WATAUGA — Nonprofits serving the High Country aim to continue to raise awareness and educate… Read moreLocal organizations seek to bring awareness to human trafficking in the High County
MORTIMER – Local nonprofit ACleanWilsonCreek.org received a $1,500 grant from Balsam Mountai… Read moreLocal nonprofit benefits from Balsam Mountain Trust Partnership and grant award
BOONE — The Appalachian State University Faculty Senate met on Jan. 23 at the North End Zone… Read moreApp State Faculty Senate discuss Hickory campus, UNC system changes, planned university strategies
BLUE RIDGE — In December, Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes the C… Read moreBlue Ridge Conservancy applauds passage of Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act
Due to the public importance of this story, it was made free to those who do not subscribe. … Read moreTwo inmates with ties to High Country who escaped from jail captured
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BOONE — The Watauga Pioneers boy's basketball squad successfully defended their home court against the visiting South Caldwell Spartans on Fri… Read moreWatauga boys power past South Caldwell, 65-45
BOONE — The Watauga Pioneers girl’s basketball team unleashed a barrage from behind the arc on Friday, Jan. 27, to send the South Caldwell Sp… Read morePioneer girls drain 16 shots from deep to bury South Caldwell 73-30
ATLANTA, Ga. – The App State women's basketball team fell to Georgia State, 64-56, after a hard-fought battle Thursday night. Read moreMountaineer ladies fall, 64-56, in away battle against Georgia State
BOONE — App State men's basketball never trailed in its second consecutive double-digit win, defeating Georgia State 71-59. Read moreApp State men open 4-game home stand with victory over Georgia State, 71-59
FOSCOE — The unmistakable red building formerly known as the Foscoe Country Store and Taylor’s Country Store is getting a new breath of life. Read moreCommunity staple to get another life
BOONE — The month of January comes to a cinematic close at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country with a modern version of a much-loved c… Read morePride & Prejudice concludes App Theatre 'Staff Pics' with Jan. 31 screening
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, meat markets and food stands are inspected one to four times per year ba… Read moreWatauga County health inspections
HIGH COUNTRY — During the month of December 2022, High Country MLS reported 175 residential home sales totaling $88.2 million. Read moreHigh Country Association of Realtors releases December real estate report
BOONE — In his much-anticipated Appalachian Theatre debut, three-time Grammy and five-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) “F… Read moreJason Carter & Friends bring 'Lowdown Hoedown' tour to Boone
